I’d stick with Hosmer for now. Hafner is somewhat appealing but he’s struggled since the All-Star break and is always an injury risk. Goldschmidt brings the power but is an AVG liability thanks in large part to his insanely high strikeout rate. And despite showing some pop, Duda’s power upside is the most limited of that group.

Due to Humber getting hit I have need a pitcher to replace him and it is tight in starting pitching in my league. Lohse, Collmenter, Aceves (I know he isn’t one but it seems like Red Sox pitchers go down by the week), Leake, Crow, McCarthy, Bud Norris, Harden, or Fister. =/
ERA and WHIP would be the “need”

Normally, I’d go with Norris and his high strikeout rate but since you need ERA and WHIP more than strikeouts, I’ll say Fister. He’s been the most consistent in those two departments since the start of the season and Norris’ 1.33 WHIP is OK but not that good. Leake would be a close third. Harden is also tempting but I just don’t trust him over the long haul.

Recently I lost the lead in my league and i am now 3 points down sitting in 2nd. its basically between me and the guy that passed me as the 3rd place team is 14 points back of me. i was wondering if you could maybe look at the two teams and tell me what you think of the two.

I totally agree with your assessment. I’d rather have his pitching as his rotation is very strong 1-5. But I definitely prefer your hitting. That said, a lot of this depends on when Reyes and Beltre will return and whether or not they’ll pick up where they left off. If that happens, I’d give his squad a slight edge.

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13 team roto mixed, 6xkeeper, vanilla.
Fighting the good fight for 1st ,BUT, thinking to drop my boy Ackley. Getting little production from my MI,SS,2ND= Ackley, Betancourt, Altuve with Reyes still on DL. I know PT is king but FA list has-Eric Young, Robert Andino, Edwardo Nunez who are getting less AB’s, but more production in numbers. Equal 1st in steals and trying to get a fwe more and pray for the retun of Reyes to steady my MI. Cut Ackley for one of the other 3?
Also, Wilson DL stop, just a blip on the radar, or something more?

I’d stick with Ackley. At least you know he’ll give you a solid AVG, and I’m not all that excited about any of those other guys. Keep in mind that with A-Rod back, Nunez now returns to a reserve role.

As for Wilson, honestly, I’m a little concerned as this is the same elbow that was operated on back in 2003 when he underwent Tommy John surgery. But the Giants insist that the DL move was precautionary and reports are that it’s just inflammation, so that’s certainly encouraging news. I own The Beard in an NL-only keeper league, so I’m crossing my fingers!

hey well I have home field wrapped up for the playoffs….wondering if I should stay put or would you make any moves….I have Bonifacio at SS with Reyes on DL…..Bloomquist is available? Also Bourjos and Venable are FA’s and my OF consists of Stubbs, A Jones, Rasmus, Jennings, Crisp and Rios…..My MI is Phillips and Cano and have Lawrie on the bench…..and lastly B wilson on the DL, I have Axford and Walden do you think I should drop anyone on my team for Affeldt or you think wilson will return….I have 2 weeks til the playoffs so could stay put as these 2 weeks is meaningless to my team as far as playoff seedings……hope this makes sense….thx

The one move I’d make is to pick up Bourjos for Rios, particularly if you could use some more steals. Also, there’s absolutely no downside in adding Affeldt to cover yourself. I’m sure there’s someone on your bench who’s expendable.

alright one more question…Bourjos was picked up already….would you consider A Jackson, Venable, G Jones or Jay to drop Rios for? Or just hang onto Rios on the bench and see if he improves the last couple of weeks

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